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Strangely Warmed

Crackers and Grape Juice

A Lectionary Podcast by Crackers & Grape Juice

religion & spirituality

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32:23

Easter 4A - The Word Made Verb

Strangely Warmed ·

2023/04/24

Acts 2.42-47, Psalm 23, 1 Peter 2.19-25, John 10.1-10; Why do United Methodist pastors move? How important is Christian grammar? What can Ghostbusters teach us about the Gospel? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is one of the pastors of Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us

33:19

Easter 3A - God Repents Us

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2023/04/17

Acts 2.14a, 36-41, Psalm 116.1-4, 12-19, 1 Peter 1.17-23, Luke 24.13-25; How should we respond to sermons? Is reciprocity possible in the kingdom of God? Does God give us heartburn? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Todd Littleton and Josh Munnikhuysen. Todd serves Snow Hill Baptist Church in Tuttle, OK and Josh serves Trinity UMC in Orange, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the

45:48

Easter 2A - The Foolishness of Preaching

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2023/04/10

Acts 2.14a, 22-32, Psalm 16, 1 Peter 1.3-9, John 20.19-31; What makes a good sermon good? How should we talk about Sheol in church? Is it okay to doubt? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Todd Littleton and Josh Munnikhuysen. Todd serves Snow Hill Baptist Church in Tuttle, OK and Josh serves Trinity UMC in Orange, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to

33:16

Easter [A] - Post-Apocalyptic Merrymaking

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2023/04/03

Jeremiah 31.1-6, Psalm 118.1-2, 14-24, Colossians 3.1-4, John 20.1-18; What's the difference between explanation and proclamation? Should we be joyful and afraid on Easter? What can The Last of Us teach us about the church? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew is the lead pastor of Grace UMC in Manassas, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a

22:10

Palm Sunday [A] - From We to He

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2023/03/27

Psalm 118.1-2, 19-29, Matthew 21.1-11; Should Palm Sunday be called Psalm Sunday? How often should we laugh in church? What difference does a donkey make? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew is the lead pastor of Grace UMC in Manassas, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than

30:18

Lent 5A - Death's Enemy

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2023/03/20

Ezekiel 37.1-14, Psalm 130, Romans 8.6-11, John 11.1-45; How hard is it to preach on the psalms? What makes a faithful funeral faithful? What does BBQ chicken pizza have to do with salvation history? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy, and Eric Hall.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we

30:25

Lent 4A - The Story We Didn't Choose

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2023/03/13

1 Samuel 16.1-13, Psalm 23, Ephesians 5.8-14, John 9.1-41; Do we use enough oil in worship? How subversive is Jesus? Is Lent supposed to be a downer? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy, and Stanley Hauerwas.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can

24:27

Lent 3A - The Radical Character of Familiarity

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2023/03/06

Exodus 17.1-7, Psalm 95, Romans 5.1-11, John 4.5-42; How pointed should our prayers be? Who qualifies as being part of the ungodly? Is there anything wrong with democratic egalitarianism? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy, and Stanley Hauerwas.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we

30:42

Lent 2A - How Odd Of God To Save This Way

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2023/02/27

Genesis 12.1-4a, Psalm 121, Romans 4.1-5, 13-17, John 3.1-17; What's wrong with satisfaction theories of the atonement? Should Protestant Christians put Jesus back on the cross? What is a lettuce sermon? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy, and Stanley Hauerwas.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help

24:18

Lent 1A - The Inexhaustibility of Scripture

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2023/02/20

Genesis 2.15-17, 3.1-7, Psalm 32, Romans 5.12-19, Matthew 4.1-11; Why should churches use the RCL? What is our original sin? How do Jesus' temptations connect with our own? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy, and Stanley Hauerwas.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more

43:26

Ash Wednesday [A] - A Dangerous Time

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2023/02/20

Joel 2.1-2, 12-17, Psalm 51.1-17, 2 Corinthians 5.20b-6.10, Matthew 6.1-6, 16-21; What is the purpose of Ash Wednesday? How important are the words we use in worship? Is the Gospel about reconciliation, rectification, or both? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy, and Johanna Hartelius.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For

41:20

Transfiguration [A] - The Party Before The Penitence

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2023/02/13

Exodus 23.12-18, Psalm 2, 2 Peter 1.16-21, Matthew 17.1-9; How timely is the Transfiguration? Why are there so many mountaintop moments in scripture? What makes God laugh? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Drew Colby. Drew is the lead pastor of Grace UMC in Manassas, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we

19:45

Epiphany 6A - Take A Walk

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2023/02/06

Deuteronomy 30.15-20, Psalm 119.1-8, 1 Corinthians 3.1-9, Matthew 5.21-37; How important are sermon titles? What is the purpose of the Law? Is there a limit to God's grace? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Hunter Bryn. Hunter is the Digital Media Specialist for the Virginia Conference of the UMC.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you

23:04

Epiphany 5A - Show Don't Tell

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2023/01/30

Isaiah 58.1-9a, Psalm 112.1-9, 1 Corinthians 2.1-12, Matthew 5.13-20; What is RP the G? Is there a connection between happiness and fear? Does Jesus want us to be more salty in church? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Hunter Bryn. Hunter is the Digital Media Specialist for the Virginia Conference of the UMC.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For

29:10

Epiphany 4A - #Blessed

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2023/01/23

Micah 6.1-8, Psalm 15, 1 Corinthians 1.18-31, Matthew 5.1-12; Who does the Lord require from us? How is God's weakness stronger than human strength? What's the purpose of preaching? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with the youth from Raleigh Court UMC in Roanoke, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more

27:21

Epiphany 3A - The Best Laid Plans

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2023/01/16

Isaiah 9.1-4, Psalm 27.1, 4-9, 1 Corinthians 1.10-18, Matthew 4.12-23; Should we repeat reading multiple Sundays in a row? Why is the church still so divided? What does it look like to fish for people? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is one of the pastors serving Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to

27:30

Epiphany 2A - The Gospel According To Francis Spufford

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2023/01/09

Isaiah 49.1-7, Psalm 40.1-11, 1 Corinthians 1.1-9, John 1.29-42; What are morning for? Are preachers called to be prophetic from the pulpit? How many sins does the Lamb of God take away? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Teer Hardy. Teer is one of the pastors serving Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts,

23:07

Baptism of the Lord [A] - Water Is Thicker Than Blood

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2023/01/02

Isaiah 42.1-9, Psalm 29, Acts 10.34-43, Matthew 3.13-17; How often should we leave worship saying, "Glory!"? What does the voice of the Lord sound like? Why do we celebrate Baptism of the Lord Sunday? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Alan Combs. Alan is the leader pastor of First UMC in Salem, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts,

25:44

Christmas 1A - The Politics of Christmas

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2022/12/26

Isaiah 63.7-9, Psalm 148, Hebrews 2.10-18, Matthew 2.13-23; How important is it to be present in worship? What does it look like to praise the Lord? How can we experience sanctification? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Alan Combs. Alan is the leader pastor of First UMC in Salem, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us

44:28

Nativity of the Lord [A] - Preaching With The Angels

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2022/12/19

Isaiah 9.2-7, Psalm 86, Titus 2.11-14, Luke 2.1-20; What's a Christmas unicorn? Should we sing new songs at Christmas? Is there divine judgment in the manger? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Jason Micheli and Teer Hardy. Jason serves at Annandale UMC in Annandale, VA and Teer serves at Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe

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